Halloween Chex Mix

8 oz white chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped
4 cups Corn Chex® or Rice Chex® cereal
2 cups bite-size pretzel twists
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup candy corn
1/4 cup Betty Crocker® orange and black candy decors


1. In large microwavable bowl, microwave chopped baking bars uncovered on High 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
2. Gently stir in cereal, pretzels and raisins until evenly coated. Stir in candy corn and decors.
3. Spread on waxed paper or foil until cooled and chocolate is set. Break into chunks. Store loosely covered.

Simple White Bread Recipe

courtesy of Barbara Dunn

2/3 c powdered milk
2 tsp salt
1/2 c oil
1/4 c sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
2 TB potato flakes
8 1/2 c flour
2 TB wheat gluten
*2 3/4 c warm milk
*2 TB yeast

*add last

Mix all ingredients covered for 10 minutes. Let it rise (double in size). Spray flat surface with pam or you can use flour. Divide dough into 3 equal balls. Roll out dough to get bubbles out. Roll dough and put in a greased bread pan. Once all three pans are filled cover and let rise for about 30-45 min. Bread should be a little over the top of the pan. Bake at 350 for 30 min.

Pico de Gallo

Fresh, yummy salsa!

6-8 tomatoes, diced
1/2 to 1 whole onion, chopped/diced
5-6 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 jalapeno, minced
cilantro
1/2 lime
salt and pepper to taste

So, I go on the color and taste, and see in the end if it needs anything. If the colors look balanced between red/green/white it usually tastes pretty good...